Posted By John Moore On July 12, 2010 @ 10:35 am In Uncategorized | 2 Comments

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The gathering to remember Israel Hicks at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colo., on July 11, 2010. Photo courtesy Chris Wiger.

Here’s a report from Chris Wiger, manager of publicity and public relations for the Denver Center Theatre Company. This report will grow, as more testimonials and photos come in … The following are Chris’ words:

“Red Rocks Amphitheatre sits at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains just west of Denver. The legendary and awe-inspiring venue has been a favorite of performers from the Beatles to Sting.

Sunday evening (July 11), friends and colleagues from across the nation joined Israel’s wife, Renee, and his Denver Center Theatre Company family at Red Rocks. We felt the presence of all of you in the gusts of wind and tear-inspired sprinkles as dark Colorado skies threatened.

Israel was just directing a pre-show. We were stunned to see the finale Israel had planned… In the sky directly in front of us appeared the full arc of a brilliant double rainbow. Waiting to fade … only with the proper dramatic effect … until we gave Israel a final standing ovation.

Israel, may your spirit be at home in these mountains you loved near the stages where you and August Wilson made theatrical history.